Mountain View, CA: 2 Pedestrians Struck, Injured by Vehicle at South 43rd Street and National Avenue
Two Injured, One Seriously, in Mountain View Pedestrian Accident at South 43rd Street and National Avenue
San Diego, California (July 15, 2021) – Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in the Mountain View neighborhood in San Diego, according to authorities.
The major-injury collision occurred at around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, near South 43rd Street, where National Avenue becomes Logan Avenue.
Police said a vehicle hit two people for unknown reasons in the area.
2 Pedestrians Injured in Mountain View Crash
One of the pedestrians, only identified as a woman, was transported to a local hospital with major injuries that included a fractured skull and brain bleed.
The severity of the injuries sustained by the other person was not immediately disclosed. It remains unknown if the patient was hospitalized.
The driver involved stopped and cooperated with the police.
No other details about the accident were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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